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It seems logical that increased investment in a goal should make the aspiration more likely to occur, but that’s not always true in the case of productivity. In fact, researchers have identified what’s referred to as the productivity paradox while researching this phenomenon. In the early 1970s, IT had not reached the mainstream, but analysts […]

It has been a few years working for the same company and the manager understands the value you bring to the team. The long hours of overtime and strategic ideas that have helped the organization grow is recognized by management, but an opportunity to advance in your career was not introduced by the manager. There […]

Let’s face it: It’s not always easy to focus. This is especially true at the office, where a number of distractions breeze in and out of your workspace from the day’s beginning to end. With each distraction, speed bump or daydream, your productivity at work suffers. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to overcome the […]

As human beings, we tell ourselves on a regular basis that there’s more to life than work. Unfortunately, we don’t really act like it. Most of the publicly available statistics on the current state of our work-life balances seem to suggest we’re averse to the idea of taking vacations. Increasingly, we don’t even let ourselves […]

Setting goals could make you more productive and happier. It’s that time of year again, when summer break is winding to an end and the school year is starting up. For many, a new year brings new challenges, new students and a new chance to make a difference in young lives. Professional goals for teachers […]

Whether you’ve been a working professional for years or are just starting out, there can come a time when you feel like you’re stuck. If you’re not moving forward at the rate you had hoped, it’s easy to become frustrated, deflated and overwhelmed. Professional development goals, however, can help. Creating professional development goals ensures you’re […]